Eurofighter modernizes Austrian fighters

HALLBERGMOOS, Germany, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Eurofighter GmbH has announced completion of an upgrade program for all of its aircraft operated by Austria.

The upgrade was to bring Austria's 15 Eurofighter Typhoons to the capability standard for Tranche 1 aircraft and involved equipping the fighters with enhanced hardware and software capabilities.

"We are pleased that this upgrade program has been completed in close cooperation with our customer," said Alberto Gutierrez, Eurofighter chief executive officer. "The Austrian Eurofighters are now on the highest technical and operational level for Tranche 1 aircraft and continue to deliver a substantial contribution to the air surveillance capabilities and national sovereignty of Austria."

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